You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times. Matthew 16:3b I had a very brief but thought provoking conversation with a friend. It was about how much we do not know about what is going on in the world. Both of us have…
Read MoreThe true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. John 1:9 Children change things. Prior to having children (and now grandchildren) Christmas was a pretty low-key event for my husband and me. It was okay with him if I put up a tree but it was not a necessity for him. For…
Read MoreYou adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. James 4:4 I learned at the end of November that it irks me when other professing Christians worship with people of other…
Read MoreHim we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. Colossians 1:28 As many friends as I have is how many different ways I see Christmas recognized and celebrated- or not. The more liberal are living in their freedom, those who refuse to observe it…
Read MoreThe other day I was standing in line at the grocery store, minding my own business. I was thinking about what I had to do when I got home, making dinner was on that list so I was going over in my mind if I had everything I needed. I was sure I did. With…
Read MoreI think Black Friday is aptly named on several levels. Originally, the intent of the term “Black Friday” meant that a store was expected to go from operating “in the red” to operating “in the black”, financially. One day a year of Christmas shoppers can make a big difference in a store’s financial stability for…
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